Out of this world
adjective
Extremely good or impressive.
She made a cake that tastes out of this world.
Often appears as...
- out of this world experience
- out of this world taste
Usage tips
Informal
Idiomatic
adjective
Very strange, weird or unreal.
The special effects in the movie were out of this world.
Often appears as...
- out of this world effects
- out of this world phenomenon
Usage tips
Informal
Idiomatic
adjective
Extremely good or impressive.
She made a cake that tastes out of this world.
Often appears as...
- out of this world experience
- out of this world taste
Usage tips
Informal
Idiomatic
adjective
Very strange, weird or unreal.
The special effects in the movie were out of this world.
Often appears as...
- out of this world effects
- out of this world phenomenon
Usage tips
Informal
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Positive Emphasis
Use it to express exceptional quality or pleasure in informal conversations.
The view from the mountain was out of this world!
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Flair
This phrase is commonly used in English-speaking cultures to describe amazing experiences or foods.
I went to an Italian restaurant last night, and their pasta was out of this world!
Pro Tip 3/3Avoid Overuse
Don't use it for things that are good but not incredibly special to avoid diluting its impact.
The homemade lemonade was nice, but not really out of this world.
Pro Tip 1/3Positive Emphasis
Use it to express exceptional quality or pleasure in informal conversations.
The view from the mountain was out of this world!
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Flair
This phrase is commonly used in English-speaking cultures to describe amazing experiences or foods.
I went to an Italian restaurant last night, and their pasta was out of this world!
Pro Tip 3/3Avoid Overuse
Don't use it for things that are good but not incredibly special to avoid diluting its impact.
The homemade lemonade was nice, but not really out of this world.
Pro Tip 1/3Positive Emphasis
Use it to express exceptional quality or pleasure in informal conversations.
The view from the mountain was out of this world!
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Flair
This phrase is commonly used in English-speaking cultures to describe amazing experiences or foods.
I went to an Italian restaurant last night, and their pasta was out of this world!
Pro Tip 3/3Avoid Overuse
Don't use it for things that are good but not incredibly special to avoid diluting its impact.
The homemade lemonade was nice, but not really out of this world.
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